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A Motown Christmas
Signature TheatreDec. 3 – 21 The holidays get a smooth new groove when delivered motown style in a fun, upbeat and soulful yuletide treat.
Becoming Jane
National GeographicNov. 22, 2019 – Jun. 1, 2020 Explore Dr. Goodall’s early years through iconic images and a multiscreen experience and venture on a 3D exploration of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimps.
Sinbad
StrathmoreFri. Dec 13 Beloved comedian and actor Sinbad has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades.
Washington Performing Arts: Amjad Ali Khan
Sixth & ISat. Nov 16 Amjad Ali Kahn brings his expressive sound to Sixth & I for a family gathering with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash.
Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
The Kennedy CenterNov. 13 – 16 New production that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Step Afrika! Step Xplosion
StrathmoreSun. Jan 12, 2020 Tracing step’s roots to the African American percussive traditions of patting juba, hambone, ring shout, and tap.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 17 – 19 Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City.
A Chorus Line
Signature TheatreNov. 13, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 This non-stop showcase with one of the largest casts in Signature history is the one singular sensation for the holiday season.
Soul Divas
Signature TheatreNov. 19 – 23 Signature singers honor the celebrated chanteuses whose unbelievable voices lifted our spirits.
Dave Koz & Friends
StrathmoreMon. Dec 9 Koz and special guests bring the cheer like never before, performing fresh renditions of Christmas classics as well as a Hanukkah medley and hits from his catalog.
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones
StrathmoreMon. Dec 2 Fleck has reunited the original lineup for a very special tour.
Spotlights
NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! with Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Kennedy CenterDec. 13 – 14
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
National ArchivesThru Jan. 3, 2021
National Philharmonic: Handel's Messiah
StrathmoreDec. 21 – 22
NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! with Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Kennedy CenterDec. 13 – 14
NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! with Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Kennedy CenterDec. 13 – 14
NSO: Handel's Messiah
The Kennedy CenterDec. 19 – 22
National Philharmonic: Holiday Singin' Pops
StrathmoreFri. Dec 6
WNO: Otello
The Kennedy CenterSat. Nov 16
A Christmas Carol
Ford's TheatreNov. 21, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020
Washington Performing Arts: Midori & Thibaudet
StrathmoreSat. Jan 25, 2020
Live Dangerously
National Museum of Women in the ArtsThru Jan. 20, 2020
Choral Arts Society of Washington: A Family Christmas
The Kennedy CenterTue. Dec 24
